4 reasons why you should avoid no-fault car insurance claims

Thousands of people every year choose not to make no-fault on their car insurance policies.

This is because it not only costs them money to resolve the accident using their insurer, but they may also have unnecessary limitations on the assistance that they can receive.

The disadvantages of a no-fault car insurance claim: -

You will probably have to pay your excess before your vehicle can be repaired

The cost of your insurance is likely to increase as a result of your non-fault claim

You may not be entitled to a guaranteed like-for-like replacement hire-car

You may not to be free to choose who repairs your vehicle

Do I have any choice - who else can repair my car?

If you were not responsible for the accident and you need your vehicle repaired, you can choose between a claim on your car insurance policy or you can make an independent accident claim using our non-fault claims service.

We independently help thousands of motorists every year get the assistance they need without any of the disadvantages of a claim on their own car insurance.

Not only will you probably save money by using our service, the assistance we provide to our customers is often better than that offered by their own insurer.

You will get your vehicle repaired at one of our network of approved Accident Repair Centres. We will also deliver a like-for-like replacement hire vehicle to you if yours is unroadworthy, so you have a quality vehicle to use instead of an old garage ‘courtesy’ car.

The solicitors we work with can also help you recover the costs of any uninsured losses. These could include the recovery accident expenses, lost earnings, travel costs, hire-vehicle costs or personal injury claim costs.

All costs and charges are recovered directly from the insurer of the person at-fault for the accident.

It does not matter what type of insurance cover you may have on your vehicle, we act independently of your insurer, so all our customers are entitled to the following services: -

Your vehicle repairs are arranged at one of our approved accident repair centres or at a repairer of your own choice

Your vehicle repairs are fully guaranteed and are carried out according to manufacturer specifications

Legal assistance is arranged for accident related issues such as the recovery of expenses, lost earnings or claims for compensation

Costs and charges are recovered directly from the at-fault driver’s insurer on your behalf

Help and advice from our 24/7 help line

To get immediate assistance and advice on any accident claim, call us on 02392 484 244 and we will be happy to help.

Any policyholder can use this service, and it is your legal right to choose who repairs your vehicle. All assistance offered and information given on this page is provided by Car Call and its partners , no association or affiliation to any particular insurer is intended in any way, and your statutory rights are unaffected.

No need to claim on your insurance

Anyone who has been involved in a road accident has the right to choose who repairs their vehicle. If you were responsible for the accident you were involved in, the company that insures your vehicle would normally deal with your accident claim.

However if you were not at-fault for the accident, you can choose to either claim on your own insurance policy or make a claim independently of your insurer. To find out more call 02392 484 244 and we will be happy to help.

We and our partners help thousands of people make independent accident claims. Our service enables motorists to get the help and assistance they need to resolve their accident related issues, with the costs being recovered directly from the at-fault driver on your behalf.

No excess to pay

Unfortunately even if an accident was not your fault, your insurer will almost certainly require you to pay your excess before any repair is started on your car.

This money should of course be recovered by an insurer at a later date, but with our service - you do not have to pay it at all.

By using our independent claims service, you are not making a claim on your insurance policy and so you will have no excess to pay.

Receive a like-for-like replacement hire vehicle

Not all insurance policies will include a replacement hire-car for you to use if yours is damaged and unroadworthy. In fact it is typically an 'optional extra' on your policy.

Other policies may offer a 'courtesy car' but this is often just a 'basic' saloon or hatchback which may not be suitable for your needs.

Car Call and its partners will provide a like-for-like replacement vehicle as part of our service. This means we will endeavour to supply a hire-vehicle that similar to your own in terms of its type, make and engine size.

So whether you drive a small hatchback or a prestige sports car, we will look to provide a similar hire-vehicle that suits your needs.

Manufacturer approved vehicle repairs

If you have been involved in a car accident, the last thing you want to have to worry about is the quality of the repairs to your car. We have a UK wide network of partner approved Accident Repair Centres available to all of our customers.

Many of our accident repair centres are have manufacturer approvals for specific brands, so if you require a manufacturer approved repair centre, simply tell your personal claim handler and they will ensure your vehicle goes to an approved repairer.

Want you vehicle repaired by a specific garage? No problem, we can alternatively use a repairer that you specify.

Legal Assistance

Our partner solicitors provide legal assistance as part of our service. They specialise in motor claims related issues, so you can be assured of the best possible advice and assistance.